Planter, 5 1/2" square x 5 1/2" Tall

An Economical Square Planter with a Pot-to-Pot Fit, 5.5in

Growers filling a bench with square pots lose usable space fast if the pots don't sit flush against each other, since even small gaps between rounded corners add up across dozens of containers. This Hydrofarm 5.5 inch square planter is molded with smooth sidewalls and true right angle corners so it sits flush against its neighbors on a bench, without the rounded-corner gaps common on cheaper square pots.

Standing 5.5 inches square and 5.5 inches tall, this planter is built as an economical, general-use container that works across a range of growing media rather than being tailored to one specific system.

Key Features & Benefits

• Smooth sidewalls — give the pot a clean, snag-free surface for handling
• Right angle corners — provide a true pot-to-pot fit that maximizes bench space compared to rounded-corner square pots
• 5.5in x 5.5in square footprint, 5.5in tall — a compact, general-use size for a range of applications
• Economical general-use construction — suited to a variety of growing media without being tailored to one specific system

Who Should Use This Planter

Growers filling a bench or shelf with square containers who want pots that sit flush against each other, maximizing usable space, will benefit from this planter's true right angle corners.

About Hydrofarm

Hydrofarm has manufactured cultivation equipment since 1977, when founder Stuart Dvorin started the company as Applied Hydroponics; the company has operated out of Petaluma, California, since 1994, supplying growing containers, propagation hardware, and hydroponic equipment to commercial and home growers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this planter?

This listing is for the 5.5 inch square planter, which measures 5.5 inches square and stands 5.5 inches tall. That footprint suits a single plant moving up from a smaller starter pot.

What does pot-to-pot fit mean?

It means the planter's true right angle corners let it sit flush against neighboring pots on a bench or tray. Square pots with rounded corners, by contrast, leave small gaps between containers that waste usable bench space.

What growing media works in this planter?

It's designed as an economical, general-use container that works with standard soil or soilless potting mixes as well as coarser growing media. It isn't built for one specific hydroponic system.

Does this planter have drainage?

It's built with standard drainage in the base, consistent with a general-use container intended for everyday potting and transplanting tasks. This lets excess water escape rather than pooling around the root zone.

How many planters do I need for a standard bench?

That depends on your bench dimensions, but the pot-to-pot fit eliminates the wasted space that rounded-corner pots leave between containers. As a result, you can typically fit more 5.5 inch square planters on the same bench footprint than an equivalent round pot.